Choosing a packaging machine is a strategic investment that directly impacts your productivity, product quality, and line flexibility. At CDA USA, we help each client clearly define their needs in order to deliver a fully customized solution.
Here are 5 key steps to help you prepare your packaging project:
1. Analyze the products you need to package
The first step is to identify the technical characteristics of your products:
- Type of liquid: thin, viscous, foamy, abrasive, hot, etc.
- Container types: bottles, jars, pots — with or without handles
- Cap styles: screw caps, snap-on caps, specialized closures
- Labeling zones: front, back, bottom, around the cap, or custom positions
Every detail matters to choose the right filling, capping and labeling system.
2. Define your production rate
Your production speed determines the level of automation required:
- Under 500 containers/day: a semi-automatic machine may be enough
- 500 to 2,000 containers/day: consider a simple automatic solution
- Over 2,000 containers/day: a monobloc line with multiple functions is recommended
A realistic estimate of your daily volume will help avoid over- or under-sizing your equipment.
3. Understand your space and integration constraints
Your facility layout plays a major role in machine selection:
- Available line length
- Ability to integrate a U-, L-, or straight-line conveyor
- Operator ergonomics, height, and container loading/unloading systems
At CDA USA, we design customizable machines with conveyors built to fit your exact space.
4. Identify special requirements (traceability, orientation, hygiene)
Some industries require more advanced features:
- Lot or expiration date printing
- Labeling aligned with visual marks or notches on the container
- Cleanroom or ATEX environments (explosive, pharmaceutical, etc.)
These requirements should be clearly defined at the start of the project to ensure full compatibility.
5. Plan for future growth and flexibility
Think about how your needs might evolve:
- Will you expand your container range soon?
- Will your production rate increase in the next 1–3 years?
- Are you planning to automate your line further in the near future?
At CDA, we offer scalable machines that can be upgraded or adapted as your business grows.
Conclusion
Clearly defining your packaging machine needs helps ensure a solution that is precise, cost-effective, and built to last.
